A New Vision for the Future

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1 Volume 84, Issue 10 April 2007 Governor s Message Dear Fellow Lions: Can you believe April is here already, and we only have three months to complete all the goals we set for ourselves only nine short months ago? My two largest goals - Membership net increase and obtaining the majority of members to pledge to Campaign Sight First II, are running behind, but I m sure with a great push and participation by ALL Lions in the District; we can accomplish both of these GOALS!!! VDG Chet, Cabinet Secretary Don and I have completed 57 of our official visits to the District Clubs - only one more (Denbigh) to go. We have all enjoyed visiting with you, sharing fellowship and getting new ideas on how to make District 24D an even better District (if that s possible). We are behind in our membership drive by a net of 38 new members in order to meet our goal. If we can maintain those members we presently have and recruit a net increase of 8 members; we will be even for the year. That will not be the GOAL established, but I will be satisfied that we are staying current with our membership. I attended several GREAT Charter Nights in March - Wards Corner s 60th, Aragona-Pembroke s 47th, Hampton Mercury s 42nd and New Kent County s 25th and had a super time at all of them. In February, my wife Patricia and I attended James City s 9th Charter Night, which was also GREAT! Upcoming on April 14th, the oldest club in District 24D and third oldest in Virginia, Norfolk Host, will celebrate their 85th Charter Night. If you haven t signed up to go, please consider doing so since they will have PID Sid Scruggs as their speaker who is exceptional. Don t forget our Leadership School on April 21, 2007at Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center in Hampton. All incoming officers should plan to attend this most worthwhile event. We will also have a new member orientation and a Worldwide Induction. If you have sponsored a new member this Lions year, please bring them to this special event. PDG Clay Senecal has planned a great, short school this year (only 5 hours from 8AM-1PM, so all those Lions who complained that previous trainings used up their whole Saturday, can now attend and still have plenty of time for other activities. We had three great Region Meetings in March, and if you missed them you really missed a good time. Thanks to the three Region Chairpersons, and the sponsoring clubs, for planning and making these sessions a fun time. Thanks to all Committee Chairpersons who made presentations at these meetings. They were very informative and kept District Lions abreast of what is going on throughout the District. The food was great also!! This month we have two fantastic events coming up, but unfortunately they are both on the same day - April 14th. These events are Journey for Sight at Fort Story and the Eastern Shore Medical Assistance event at their Health Fair at Arcadia High School in Oak Hall. Each of you has to make a choice at which one of these events you are going to support. I will be at the Eastern Shore Health Fair and VDG Chet will carry the banner at Journey for Sight. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AT BOTH THESE EVENTS - so pick one and participate the way you have in the past. We also have the Lions Children s Diabetes Camp at the Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake on April 27, 28 & 29th. If you wish to volunteer to help Lion Sandy Carawan at the Camp, please give him a call at If you were unable to support these activities in years past -NOW IS THE TIME TO GET INVOLVED!! Keep helping those less fortunate then yourselves. We are truly blessed that we can serve those individuals, so I want to personally thank each of you for all you do and all you accomplish. I am proud we are all Lions who continue to SERVE. Plan now for the many events in May: Broom Sale, Michelob Ultra Golf Tournament the 10th through the 13th, and State Convention, which starts the 17th and runs through the 20th. LionDick A New Vision for the Future

2 WHERE ARE WE HEADED? Become More Involved In Your District! What is happening to Service Organizations throughout the world? Are we getting smaller or are we becoming stagnant? With all the community service being supplied by city, county, state, and federal governments are we as Lions becoming a thing of the past? Think about these questions and try to imagine what is going on with our own organization. Why can we not recruit younger members, why can we not get individuals to commit to future positions within the districts? As for recruiting younger members, the younger individuals are already committed to their jobs and family and generally do not have the time to commit to a service organization. Most of these individuals have young children and are involved with their children s activities, whether it is Baseball, Soccer, Football, School, or other activities, so they are on a time constraint. One thing comes to mind, recruiting individuals to serve on the District level. It is becoming increasingly harder to get individuals to commit to serving on the Cabinet. You often wonder, why are there so many of the same individuals serving on the District level, especially Past District Governors, year after year. Getting new individuals to decide to serve on the District level is a problem. Is it because of time, money, or is it something else? It is not a hard decision to make if it is something you really want to try or is something you are very passionate about, think about taking a position. Each District has certain position that must be filled during the year. Many of these positions are mandated by Lions International. Region Chair is something that Lions International is slowly phasing out as a recommended cabinet position. There are many Districts throughout the country that have already eliminated this position. They are leaving it up to the Zone Chairs to handle the Regional meetings. Do we need to set up more Leadership training within each of the Districts to possibly groom new individuals for positions with in the District or Clubs? Most Districts are experiencing this problem and incoming District Governors are finding it increasingly difficult to fill cabinet positions. Districts are finding it more difficult to recruit qualified individuals to run for District Governor and Vice-District Governor. Here is what happens if a candidate is not selected within 30 days of the International Convention, Lions International will contact Past District Governors to see who would like to fill the slot of District Governor. If no one commits, International does have the authority to appoint one. Some districts have had as many as eight working Governors since Is it because the job is to hard, time consuming, stressful, or is it the cost of fuel that is making it difficult to get a commitment? Is it because of work that individuals do not want to commit? There are some individuals that have taken the position as Governor and still had a full time job. It is a matter of scheduling and time management. It can be done. Most of us know we do have individuals within the Districts who are qualified to run for Vice District Governor and Governor. Remember the qualifications: Served as your Club President 3 Years on the Cabinet 1 year as a Region Chair. All that is needed is a willingness to serve, a willingness to commit. An individual does not need to wait for the incoming Governor to ask them to serve on the cabinet; they can contact the incoming Governor and let them know they would be interested in serving on a specific committee. Remember you do not need to have held the position as Club President to be on the Cabinet. District Governor s Schedule Submitted by District Governor Lion Dick Knox April 12 Denbigh Official Visit 14 Journey for Sight, Fort Story 14 Eastern Shore Health Fair 14 Norfolk Host Charter Night 21 Leadership Training, Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center, Hampton May 7-13 Michelob Ultra Open At Kingsmill, Williamsburg MD 24 State Convention, Richmond June 13 District 24-D Meeting, Khedive Temple Greenbrier, Chesapeake

3 The Governors Ball - A Note from the Chairperson Fellow Lions: I would like to thank all of the Lions that attended the Governor s Ball in February. It was a lot of fun to plan and I think everyone that was there had a nice time. The food was great; the entertainment was good; the DJ s (Lions Ray and Barbara Duke of D&D DJ s) were, as always, fantastic. However the best part was spending time with Fellow Lions. I would like all the Past District Governors that attended to know that I truly appreciate you being there. That is what the evening is about and to have so many was exciting. We had some great outfits for the 50 s theme. Everyone really got in the mood. I hope that we can get the attendance up for this great evening in the future. Those that don t attend should really give it a try. It is a fun filled evening! My thanks to everyone that helped me make the evening a success. I truly appreciate everyone that pitched in to decorate, man the registration table, just everything! It is the pulling together that makes it work. I also appreciate the notes that I have received from several of you. I would like to thank Governor Dick for allowing me the opportunity to serve as the Governor s Ball Chairperson. Anything that I suggested, he went right along with. I hope I made him proud!! Again, thanks for being there. Yours in Lionism, PDG Debbie Ivey Governor s Ball Chairperson

4 District 24-D Club Renewal Challenge By Lion Lyle Jackson, District Retention Chairman The club renewal process offers our clubs a structured way to review the strength and health of the club and club activities. Through the club renewal process clubs identify procedures and activities that are working as well as ones that need to be changed or discontinued in order to continue club success. Club renewal is a tool that can help to re-energize clubs and club members and may help satisfy members and promote retention. Club renewal is a three step process: Step 1: Club members meet to discuss and identify - 1) Activities that the club members like; 2) Activities that the club members would like to change; 3) Activities that the club members would like to discontinue Step 2: Club officers complete an easy -to-use online report for club renewal. The report is located on line at the following address: Step 3: A special recognition patch will be sent to participating clubs to recognize their commitment to their members. District 24-D clubs completing the club renewal process can get a bonus. When you complete the club renewal process and report it on your monthly achievement report you can take an additional 100 points toward club achievement for Region Chairs and Zone Chairs are encouraged to contact club presidents and help clubs complete the club renewal process. The MERLW team is standing by to assist any club in completing a club renewal process. Contact District Retention Chair Lion Lyle Jackson at , or by at lylejackson@verizon.net or District Membership Chair Lion Doug Mueller at , or by at douglas.k.mueller@navy.mil. MIDDLESEX LIONS CLUB By Lion Bob Cerullo CHICKAHOMINY TRIBAL LEADER ADDRESSES LIONS Lion Mike Hurd called the meeting of the Middlesex Lions Club to order at 7:00 PM last Tuesday evening at the Beacon in Topping. He announced the passing of Lion Games Dozier who will be sorely missed Ms. Brittany Savage, a resident of Middlesex County spoke to the Lions. Ms. Savage is visually impaired but, despite her infirmity, has been accepted to be a People to People Ambassador on a trip to the heart of the Mediterranean this summer. She is seeking financial sponsorship of $5,664 to enable her to make the trip. Donations of any amount, large or small, are requested to help this courageous young woman to achieve her goal. To donate call The featured speaker was Wayne Adkins, a member of the Chickahominy Tribe who was selected by the Tribe and appointed by the Governor to represent them on the Virginia Council on Indians. He has served as the Chickahominy Tribe s board member on the Virginia Tribal Alliance for Life (VITAL) since it s inception in Adkins has been active in Indian affairs since he became a full tribal member at 16 years of age. Since 2001 he has held the position of Second Assistant Chief. Adkins is a graduate electrical engineer and works for Philip Morris USA. He lives in the Quinton area of Charles City County and is an active member of the Samaria Baptist Church. Aside from his many other accomplishments, Adkins is a member of the Chickahominy Tribal Dancers and an expert on Chickahominy history. He explained the meaning of the name Chickahominy. It means The People of the Coarse Pounded Corn. The ability of the Chickahominy to grow abundant amounts of corn made it possible for them trade with the settlers at Jamestown for Copper, which to the Chickahominy was a rare commodity and a sign of affluence. When the first English settlers stepped ashore in Tsenacomoco, now known as Virginia, the Chickahominy Indians were there to greet them. The tribe was granted recognition by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1983 and is now pursuing federal recognition. Adkins said, in response to a question from one of the Lions in the audience; we are not at all interested in opening a casino. Adkins talked about the efforts of the approximately 1000 Tribe members to obtain recognition by the federal government to provide much needed health care and other benefits for the elderly members of the Tribe. Since his Tribe is one of the few remaining tribes that once lived on the land that is now Jamestown, Akins views his people as very much a part of the history of this country. Adkins talked about the Chickahominy Tribal Center in Charles City County, which caters to the needs of tribe members young and old. Wayne Adkins and his people will be conducting a POW-WOW in the fall at the tribal center. All are invited. For details visit the Chickahominy website at or call The Lions Sight and Hearing van was at Harmony Grove church on Saturday morning March 24. The Middlesex Lions meet the second and forth Tuesday of every month at the Beacon Restaurant in Topping, VA. Ms. Brittany Savage Wayne Adkins

5 ANNUAL DISTRICT 24-D MEETING June 13, 2007 Khedive Temple 645 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, Virginia Social (Cash Bar)..6:00 PM Dinner (Buffet)...7:00 PM It s time for us to say Thank You to District Governor Lion Dick Knox and his Cabinet for their service and to Welcome District Governor-Elect Lion Chet Kramer and his Cabinet Price: $15.00 Please make checks payable to: Woodstock Lions Club And mail by June 7th to: Lion Christine Stauffer 5105 Long Meadow Place Virginia Beach, VA Contact Club No. of $15.00 each = Total Enclosed $

6 District 24-D Report Campaign SightFirst II Submitted by Lion Gregory Hall, District Coordinator As of March 1, 2007, our District has raised $85,309 for CSFHII. This amount will save or restore the sight of 14,218 people. The Worldwide Total Funds Raised is $72,140,138. In Constitutional Area I US & Affiliates Bermuda and Bahamas East, under the leadership of International Committee Member Lion Scott Storms, a total of $5,758,825 has been raised. National/Multi-National Area 1-2 Mid-Atlantic, has raised $1,683,635, under the leadership of Lion Robert Miller. Sector 1-2-D under the leadership of Sector Coordinator Lion Wayne Davis has raised $371, 797. The breakdown by Group for District 24-D is as follows. Total Raised # of People Saved from Groups (Cash & Pledges) Blindness CSFII Group 1-2-D-24 D-A $ 4, CSFII Group 1-2-D-24 D-B 1, CSFII Group 1-2-D-24 D-C 1, CSFII Group 1-2-D-24 D-D 22,500 3,750 CSFII Group 1-2-D-24 D-E 51,116 8,519 CSFII Group 1-2-D-24 D-F 2, CSFII Group 1-2-D-24 D-G 0 0 CSFII Group 1-2-D-24 D-H 1, No Group Assigned 2, IMPORTANT NOTICE RE PARADES AND FLOATS The District Parades and Floats Committee is going to disband due to lack of interest. If any Club in 24-D owns any parade paraphernalia that is located in the building, call District Parades and Floats Chairman Tom Rapier at to arrange for pickup. Need a Club Program? Oceanside has had some very interesting programs recently. We try to have a program most meetings. Lion Jackie Crowe from the Hampton-Phoebus Club gave a very enlightening program on Burkeville Lodge for the Blind. Lion Jim Reid, District 24-D Hearing Conservation Chair, brought us up-to-date on the latest in hearing research and the cost of hearing aids. Lion Jim feels that the clubs are going to have to screen the applications more carefully to make sure we are serving the needy due to the rising cost. Lion Christine Stauffer, District 24-D Chair for the Local Shelters/Food Bank, gave us an overview of all the shelters that District 24-D supports. Did you know there was a Chair for that worthy cause? Each club is asked to donate $2.00 per member. Has your club given their share? If not, please write that check today. Let s keep our money locally. Lion Chris is a very good caretaker of our money! -Live and from the scene: Lion Nancy Cranford, Oceanside PR Chair Lions Jackie Crowe & Jim Palacio Lions Jim Reid & Jim Palacio Lions Christine Stauffer & Nancy Cranford Burkeville Lodge entry

7 2 nd Annual OLIVER HAWKINS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT APRIL 25, 2007 HONEY BEE GOLF CLUB 2500 S. Independence Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA :00 p.m. Registration Begins & Driving Range Opens 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start The format is 4-person Florida Best Ball. Prizes will be awarded for each flight, hole-in-one, closest to the pin and most accurate drive. There will be a putting contest. Two mulligans and one power ball will be sold at the registration table. Barbeque dinner and awards presentation begin immediately upon completion of the Tournament. SPONSORED BY THE SOUTHSIDE LIONS CLUB Sponsorship Opportunities Hole Sponsor: $100 Oliver Hawkins Honor Roll: $50 A tee box or hole sign will be placed with the sponsor name There will be an Honor Roll list at the clubhouse of those who contributed to the Eye Bank Foursomes: $280 Individual Golfer: $70 One foursome to play goid and attend barbeque PROCEEDS FROM SPONSORS TO BENEFIT THE LIONS MEDICAL EYE BANK Will be paired up with individual golfers on the day of the event The Lions Medical Eye Bank is a non-profit transplant agency providing people the opportunity to donate eye tissue, health care professionals the means to end blindness, and patients the hope of clear seeing form, color, and motion. Lions Clubs and members throughout Eastern Virginia (Lions District 24-D) provide valuable services to the eye bank. In 1925 Helen Keller spoke to the International Lions Convention and challenged them to become her Knights for the Blind. With that motivation, Lions have served for many years helping people with blindness and seeking means for vision restoration. Lions provide people with limited resources access to eye care. The proceeds form this tournament are going to the Lions Medical Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia. Make all checks for Entry Fee and Sponsorship payable to: SOUTHSIDE LIONS CLUB Mail all fees to: W.K. (Ben) Hurr, 1700 Taft Road, Chesapeake, VA , Telephone (757) RETURN REGISTRATION FORM FOR TOURNAMENT NO LATER THAN APRIL 20, 2007 YOUR TEAM 1) Name 2) Name Address Address City, State, Zip City, State, Zip Phone Phone 3) Name 4) Name Address Address City, State, Zip City, State, Zip Phone Phone

8 LEADERSHIP TRAINING - APRIL 21, 2007 Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center - 51 Battle Road, Hampton, VA AGENDA 8:15 9:00 a.m. Social/Continental Breakfast 9:00 9:45 a.m. Welcome and District Orientation 9:45 10:00 a.m. Worldwide Induction Ceremony for New Members 10:00 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 12:50 p.m. Leadership Schools Presidents/Vice Presidents Secretaries/Treasurers New Member Orientation 12:50 1:00 p.m. Closing Continental breakfast and snacks will be served. Highly recommend - Officers, Incoming Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers attend. In addition, all interested in becoming a Lion and all new Lion members should attend. Suggest Clubs pay the $5.00 fee out of the administrative account. Please fill out for all attending and return with your remittance to: Lion Clay Senecal, PDG, 4241 Manchester Road, Portsmouth, VA Phone: (757) Fax: (757) Make check payable to: Western Branch Lions Club Not later than: April 8, 2007 No refunds after April 11, 2007 Name of Club Name of Lion Office

9 WORLD WIDE INDUCTION DAY April 21, 2007 District 24-D will celebrate World Wide Induction Day during the leadership training on April 21, All Clubs are urged to participate by sponsoring one or more individuals/new members to be inducted on this special day. The induction ceremony will be before the new member orientation during the morning activities. It is a perfect opportunity to not only induct/reinduct a new member but train the new Lion immediately following the ceremony. Clubs might also consider hosting the new member for the social/continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. for a cost of only $5.00. Please begin your plans now! Clubs are asked to send the names of the inductees to - Lion Clay Senecal at 4241 Manchester Road, Portsmouth, VA Phone (757) Fax (757) so that special certificates can be provided for this special day. Make checks payable to the Western Branch Lions Club. Name of Club Inductee

10 Kempsville Lions Hold 50th Bland Contest By Lion Steve Rosnov, Publicity Chair The Kempsville Lions Club held it s 50 th Annual Bland Music Scholarship Contest. In the Vocal category, the $100 1 st Place went to William Klein, Tenor, a Senior at Kempsville High School; the $75 2 nd Place award went to Christopher McQueen, Bass II, a Senior at Landstown High School. In the Instrumental Category, the $100 1 st Place went to Simeon Kim, a pianist who is a Senior at Great Bridge High School; the $75 2 nd Place went to Dara Hankins who plays Cello and is a Junior attending the Governor s School for the Arts; the $50 3 rd Place went to Elisabeth Bjork, a 10 th grade home schooled pianist. The 1 st Place winners competed March 11 th in the Regional competition at Thalia United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. Those winning 1 st Place in the Regional Contest have been entered in the District 24-D competition, which is being held at 1:30 p.m. on April 29, 2007 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Chesapeake, VA. Those taking 1 st Place in the District Bland Contest will be entered in the State Bland Contest at the Lions of Virginia Convention in May. Thalia Lions Hold Their 13 th Bland Contest by Lion John Watters On Feb. 15 th, the Thalia Lions Club of Virginia Beach held their 13 th Annual Bland Contest. Fourteen contestants participated and all were awarded medals and certificates for participation. The First Place winners, vocalist Amanda Ortiz and violinist Annika Jenkins progressed to the Lions Region III contest held on March 11 th. Pictured below Thalia Lion President Stan Furman awards First Place trophies to violinist Annika Jenkins (left) and vocalist Amanda Ortiz (right). Pictured at left is Kempsville President Lion Dave Booz and Master of Ceremonies Ed Huffman. A group shot of all the contestants is shown below. Thalia Lions Club s Bland Contest winners with medals and trophies. From left to right Annika Jenkins, Amanda Ortiz, Zachary Hoffman, Lara Barbir, Andrew Knollenberg and Jason Zhang. The Kempsville Lions Club enjoys music so much that they held a group social night on February 2 at the Virginia Beach Contemporary Arts Center where they enjoyed a musical entitled, Pump Boys & Dinettes. Lions attending were Steve & Dian Rosnov, Dorothy & Don Burson, Bob & Minnie Nery, Glenn & Sharene Nolan, Marshall & Freida Duny, and Jim & Sammy Reid. The group dined at a local restaurant before the show. Everyone had a great time and another social at the Virginia Arts Center was scheduled for March. You can contact Lion Steve at his Kempsville Lions address: steve.rosnov@kempsvillelions.org District 24-D Bland Contest 1:30 p.m. April 29, 2007 Aldersgate United Methodist Church Chesapeake, VA Come enjoy the music, free of charge!

11 Membership Report for February 2007 NEW MEMBERS REGION ZONE CLUB MEMBER SPONSOR I B James City Peter Brusman Sam Keeley I B James City Louis Helly Ike Luckenbaugh I B Northampton Richard Hatcher Cliff White I B Northampton Harold Pittman Frank Wheless I B Northampton Joseph Prud homme Rick Berry I B Williamsburg Dwight Goechenour Myers Bull II C Southside Neil Burke Mary Davis II C Southside Ronald Schenider Joe Schaedel II D Norfolk Host Sanjib Guha Charles Chamberlayne II D Wards Corner Carla Meadows Moon Kosjer II G Boykins David Day Sam Drewry III E Virginia Beach Center Lisa Baker Frances Durham III E Virginia Beach Center Timothy McCann Mary Durbin DROPS I B Williamsburg Carleton Forrest I B Williamsburg Sharon Tanner II C Southside Brian Miller II D Crossroads Sam Barfield II D Crossroads Marion Barfield II G Boykins James Glascock II G Boykins James Hill II G Boykins Dennis Overby II G Boykins Max Porter II G Boykins Thomas O Keefe III E Thalia Herbert Downer To the families, friends, loved ones and fellow Lions who grieve at the loss of these newly departed, we offer our sincere sympathy. May these Lions rest in peace having served those less fortunate than themselves so faithfully. DEATHS I B Williamsburg Nathan Lewis II C Portsmouth Host Harold Taylor Woodstock Lions Club by Lion Allen F. Hoover, Sr., Club Secretary For the third year in a row, the Woodstock Lions Club has provided meals for the participants in the Special Olympics held annually at the Virginia Wesleyan College. This year ten Lions from Woodstock and one borrowed from the Kempsville Lions Club, Lion Mike Flanagan, packed 750 meals, which were served following the many games played by the Special Olympians.

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13 District Achievement Program February C M 02/07 02/07 Region I Zone A Gloucester Lancaster County Mathews Middlesex Northumberland Co Tappahannock Richmond County NR 2475 Monthly Total Zone A +0/-0 Total Zone A YTD /-22 Zone B Denbigh Hampton Host NR NR Hampton Mercury Hampton Phoebus Hampton Roads NR NR James City Oyster Pt. Mariner NR NR New Kent County NR NR Newport News Host NR 1945 Northampton Poquoson Warwick Williamsburg York Monthly Total Zone B +6/-3 Total Zone B YTD /-31 Total Region I- YTD /-53 C-757 Region II Zone C Chesapeake Host NR 600 Churchland Cradock DAC Center Deep Creek Great Bridge Portsmouth Host Southside Western Branch Monthly Total Zone C +2/-1 Total Zone C YTD /-16 Zone D Crossroads Little Creek Norfolk Host Norview Oceanview Wards Corner NR NR Monthly Total Zone D +2/-1 Total Zone D - YTD /-11 C = Current Total number of members per Club/Zone/Region 6-06 C M 02/07 02/07 Region II Zone G Boykins NR NR Franklin Smithfield Suffolk Surry County NR NR Windsor Monthly Total Zone G +0/-0 Total Zone G YTD /-11 Total Region II YTD / Month Cum. 6/06 C M 02/07 02/07 Region III Zone E Aragona-Pembroke Bayside Kempsville Oceana/Lynn/Gold Oceanside NR Princess Anne Thalia VA Beach Center VA Beach Central VA Beach Host Woodstock Monthly Total Zone E +2/-1 Total Zone E YTD /-26 Zone F Cape Charles Central Shores Exmore-Bell Haven NR NR N. Accomack NR NR Onancock Monthly Total Zone F +0/-0 Total Zone F YTD 82 +2/-4 Total Region III /-30 YTD Year - District Total +119/- 120 Total District Feb 2007 Total Members Zone/Region for Jan. 07 Gains = + 12 Zone A 281 down 4 members Loses = - 6 Zone B 478 down 15 members Region I 754 down 24 members Zone C 254 up 26 members Zone D 178 down 6 members Zone G 140 down 7 members Region II 574 down 14 members Zone E 335 up 3 members Zone F 80 down 2 members Region III 416 up 1 member District 1745 down 8 members

14 LIONS CHARITY FOUNDATION OF DISTRICT 24D REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM $20, WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO LIONS CLUBS IN DISTRICT 24D. VOLUNTEER TODAY FOR THE MICHELOB ULTRA OPEN.. CALL TODAY FOR A PROGRAM ON HOW YOUR CLUB CAN PARTICIPATE. Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson Lion Fred Farthing Lion Charlie Cunningham PCC Lion Don Burson PDG 704 Link Road 114 Vine Drive 5116 Hemlock Avenue Yorktown, Virginia Yorktown, Virginia Virginia Beach, Va Ph: Ph: Ph: pargolf704@verizon.net ccuningham46651@aol.com donaldburson@cox.net =========================================================================== Michelob Ultra Open May 7 th -13 th 2007 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: REVENUE SHARING IS BACK DO NOT MISS OUT THIS YEAR Are you a Lion Yes No If yes, what Club: Besides the 4 days (Thurs Sun,) are you available Mon Tues Wed Do you prefer AM Shift PM Shift Either Shift 2007 Volunteer Package: Greg Norman is this year s uniform supplier. Tournament Shirt, Wind Jacket, Cap or Visor, Tournament credentials, parking pass and Volunteer Appreciation Voucher (golf or food & beverage) all for only $ The River Course will be part of the courses available for play in You are asked to provide your own KHAKI SLACKS that meet tournament standards (must not be faded, worn, or discolored.) Slacks should be a light shade of khaki, full length, and a basic pleated or flat front style; cargos, capris, and shorts are not permitted. NEW FOR 2007-Each Volunteer will receive a guest Badge that will provide one GUEST admission to the grounds and Clubhouse the entire WEEK. Please circle your sizes. Caps and visors are adjustable. Ladies Uniform Men s Uniform Ladies Shirt S M L XL Men s Shirt S M L XL XXL Ladies Wind Jacket S M L XL Men s Wind Jacket S M L XL XXL Choose CAP or Visor Cap will be provided for all Men Please make Check Payable to: Michelob Ultra Open MAIL APPLICATION TO A LION LISTED ABOVE.

15 Eyeglass Recycling Center News By Lion Jim Adams The following clubs worked at the center in January: Denbigh, 108 hours; Little Creek, 12 hours; Matthews, 8 hours; Middlesex, 11-1/2 hours; Northampton, 8 hours; Phoebus, 2-1/4 hours; Smithfield, 4 hours; Southside 21 hours; Western Branch, 13 hours; York, 11-1/2. Workers in February: Denbigh 92-1/2; Little Creek, 9; Middlesex, 14; Northampton, 4; Northumberland, 12; Smithfield, 2; Southside, 17; York, 5-1/2. A big THANK YOU to all! Glasses were turned in during January by: Cradock, 302; Deep Creek, 114; Denbigh, 96; Gloucester, 400; Great Bridge, 465; Hampton Roads, 27; Hampton Mercury, 77; Norfolk Host, 150; Phoebus, 637; Poquoson, 284; Southside, 115; Virginia Beach Center, 113; Warwick, 111; Western Branch, 2,900; York, 514 for a total of 7,043. In February: Bayside, 1,113; Denbigh, 82; Franklin, 1,853; Hampton Mercury, 33; James City County, 1,891; Kempsville, 607; Middlesex, 11; Princess Anne, 270; Smithfield, 118; Southside, 362; Virginia Beach Center, 441; Virginia Beach Host, 326; Woodstock, 72; York, 1,752 for a total of 8,911. Hearing Aids were turned in during January by: Deep Creek, 1; Hampton Mercury, 2; Norfolk Host, 3; Phoebus, 2; York, 1 for a total of 9. During February: Denbigh, 18; James City County, 1; Phoebus, 2; York, 1 for a total of 19. PROCEDURES FOR TURNING IN EYEGLASSES Plastic Frames Metal Frames Cases Lenses Only whole usable glasses need to be turned in. Those glasses that show signs of plastic fatigue, such as frame distortion are not usable. All metal frames will be collected and turned in. Soft Cases Only new ones need to be collected and turned in. Hard Cases Loose lenses will not be collected. All of the above items should be separated and packaged. Only cases in good condition need to be collected and turned in. Be sure that your club name is on all packages. HOURS OF OPERATION: Open Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Mondays Virginia Beach Central Inducts New Lion By Lion Alton Miller Lion Freddie Somers was formally inducted into the Virginia Beach Central Lions Club by PDG/CC Merle Jay Arnold on February 13, New Lion Freddie is pictured below telling why he wanted to be a Lion. Top left to right: Sponsor, Lion Alton Miller, Lion Freddie Somers, Lion President James Peddicord and PDG/CC Lion Merle Jay Arnold. In the foreground is 2nd VP Lion Russell Hicks looking on. The photos were taken by Lion Anthony Imperioli. Little Creek Lions by Lion Marium On Sunday, February 25, the Little Creek Lions willingly worked hard to prepare and serve breakfast to approximately 60 homeless folks at Bayside Baptist Church. It was a labor of love! The Lions got up at a very early hour on that Sunday morning, but the reward was well worth it. The following Lions deserve recognition for their roles in this project: Doug, Pat, Jerry, Norm, Pete, Gil, Bob Levangie, Ken and Joe Mayer. The Club was grateful to the following very hard working volunteers for helping: Donna Kubilins, Stella Litton, and Larry Lovett. The Little Creek Lions are hoping to do it again next year! From Little Creek Lions Club s Headlioner newsletter.

16 Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting of District 24-D on February 24, 2007 Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by District Governor Dick Knox. Governor Dick welcomed everyone and expressed his appreciation for their attendance and support of the Governor s Ball. The Governor introduced Vice District Governor Chet Kramer, candidate for District Governor and Lion Doug Mueller, candidate for Vice District Governor. IPDG Barbara Senecal recognized the fifteen Past District Governors present. PDG Don Burson, Cabinet Secretary, called the roll of cabinet members. Forty-one present. The cabinet secretary was asked to read the minutes of October 27, A motion was made, seconded and approved to dispense with reading the minutes. Lion Mike Failla, Cabinet Treasurer, reported the Honduras Project has been completed and remaining funds have been returned to donating clubs or transferred to Sight Conservation. Full report on file. Committee Reports: Lion Debbie Ivey reported eighty people will attend the Governor s Ball. Report on file Lion Donna Weiler provided information on the International Convention to be held in Chicago, July 1-6, Report on file. Region III Chairperson Gerry Hickey advised the Region III Bland Competition will be March 11 th at Thalia United Methodist Church. Zone E Chairperson Brad Furman reported the city of Virginia Beach will host a City History Project April 28, 2007 on the boardwalk. The Lions Clubs of Virginia Beach will setup a booth to promote Lionism in the city and talk to individuals about becoming a member. Lion Darlene Mueller reported on the Achievement Program. Report on file. IPDG Barbara Senecal gave the Bland report for Lion Ellen Bovee. District Bland is scheduled for April 23. Report on file. PDG Don Burson gave the Blind Made Products report for Lion Jim Adams. As of February 16 th, thirty-two clubs have ordered $49, of products. Report on file. Lion Doug Mueller, Membership Chairperson reported the clubs have recruited 107 new members and dropped 114. Report on File. Lions of Virginia Foundation Chairperson Lion Doug Mueller said he had more raffle tickets if any club needed them. He also encouraged clubs to submit grants from the District Charity Foundation. Vice District Governor Chet Kramer, MERL Chairperson, the goal for the year is to have a thirty plus membership but the district was down nine at the end of January. A new Lions club has been chartered, a club branch formed and a second club branch will be formed in March. Report on file. Lion Jerry Phelps announced more volunteers were need for the Michelob Ultra Open in May. PDG Joe Brown, Nominating Chairperson, announced Vice District Governor Chet Kramer was a candidate for District Governor and Lion Doug Mueller was a candidate for Vice District Governor. Other candidates have until March 1 st to file their candidacy. Lion Greg Hall, CSF II Chairperson reported the district has raised $77,844 with a goal of $210,000. Lion Al Ablowitch reported on International Relations. Report on file.. Lion Dan Hurley reported Journey for Sight will be held April 14 at Fort Story. Report on file. Lion Jeff Jacobs reported the 26 th Annual John M. White International Youth Camp will be held July There are reservations from 33 campers representing nineteen countries. Report on file. Lion Roy Stockdill, Leader Dog Co-Chairperson report 24 clubs have been given a program this year. Report on File. PDG Clay Senecal handed out flyers on the District Leadership Training scheduled for April 21, World Wide Introduction Day will be held during the training with an orientation program. IPDG Barbara Senecal, LCIF Chairperson, encourage all Lions to be a Contributing Member for $20. The district has 850 Melvin Jones Fellows and 66 Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. Report on file. Lion Sandy Carawn announced the 14 th Annual Lions Diabetes Family Camp 2007 will be conducted April 27 th,28 th, and 29 th at Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake. Sixteen clubs have donated to the camp and all other clubs are encouraged to make donations of at least $160 to support one camper. Report on file. Lion Ray Duke, Constitution and By Laws Chairperson reported constitutional changes to MD 24 will be distributed to clubs with the State Convention package from the convention host club. There are two candidates vying to be the Virginia candidate for International Direction, to be chosen at the State Convention in May. PDG Don Burson, reporting for Lion Mary Kellam, announced the Eastern Shore Health Fair will be held April 14 th at Arcadia High School in Oak Hall, Va. Lion volunteers are needed to conduct vision screening and distribute eye glasses. Report on file. Lion W. T. Perkins, Traveling Leo Chairperson, reminded everyone all visits must be conducted by the end of May. Report on file. Lion Brock Robertson, USA/Canada Forum Chairperson, announced the next forum will be in Grand Rapids, MI September 6-8, Lion Gerri Quinn, White Cane Chairperson, reported 24 clubs raised $28, during the Fall Campaign. The Spring Campaign will be held in April. Report on file. District Governor Dick Knox presented an award to IPDG Barbara Senecal from Immediate Past International President Dr. Ashok Mehta for her achievements as District Governor. Governor Dick addressed the urgent need for clubs to direct their efforts to raise money for CSF II. There are only four months remaining in the year and everyone should work on bringing in new members and support the projects and meetings scheduled through June. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Respectfully, Don Burson Donald Burson Cabinet Secretary

17 Tappahannock Lions Club GOLF FORE SIGHT Hobbs Hole Golf Course Tappahannock, VA Friday, April 27 th, 2007 SHOTGUN START 12 NOON Modified Scramble Lots of GREAT Prizes Plenty of FOOD & Beverage F U N & G O L F Entry Fees: $260-Team $65-Individual Super Ticket Mulligan Package $30 each or $100 for Team 1 - Raffle Ticket 2 Mulligans 3 Putts to Qualify for $5,000 1 Shot to Qualify for $1,000,000 4 Shots to Win $2,000 $400 Skins Game (To be eligible for Skins Game all members of the 4 some must purchase Super Ticket) Registration Form Name Address Phone Name Address Phone Name Address Phone Name Address Phone For ALL Tournament or Registration Information CONTACT: Gary Richmondgolflinx@aol.com Make Check Payable to: RGL Lions Tournament Richmond Golf Links 9009 Willowbrook Drive Richmond, VA

18 BE SURE TO CAST YOUR VOTE AT OUR LIONS STATE CONVENTION IN RICHMOND MAY 17-20, 2007 SUPPORT YOUR CANDIDATE! Candidate for International Director Lion Shirley Wilson Past Council Chairperson asks for your support and vote! 2007 State Convention Richmond, VA The International Association of Lions Clubs L ions of Virg inia District 24-D Lion Douglas K. Mueller Candidate for Vice District Governor Pine Road Portsmouth, VA Home: mgdrvr@msn.com Office: Churchland Lions Club Lion Donald D. Fuller Lion PDG Dudley Godwin Lion W. T. Perkins Lion Connie Perkins Club KV Patrons Lion PCC Bill Quinn Lion Geri Quinn Lion PDG Harry Lee Self Southside Lions Club These Lions have generously made donations to our District newsletter. The support received from these patrons, advertisers and subscribers make this publication possible. To each we say THANK YOU!

19 Ted Parr Sue Parr Agents PARR INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. O U R S U P P O R T E R S Y O U R I N D E P E N D E N T I N S U R A N C E A G E N T 1011 W. Pembroke Avenue Hampton, VA Phone: Fax: Ted@ParrInsurance.biz Sue@ParrInsurance.biz The International Association of Lions Clubs Lions of Virginia District 24-D Lion Chester P. Kramer Vice District Governor 3803 E. Pamunkey River Reach Portsmouth, VA Home: (757) lioncpkramer@verizon.net Office: (757) ckramer@etgresham.com (757) T. P. (BOB) TOLBERT PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR Virginia 24-D James Landing Road Newport News, VA USA Phone (757) tolbtbobdot@verizon.net Fax (757) The International Association of Lions Clubs Lions of Virginia District 24-D Lion Richard F. (Dick) Knox District Governor 117 Plantation Lakes Circle Phone: Chesapeake, VA rfknoxsr@aol.com The International Association of Lions Clubs Lions of Virginia District 24-D Lion Barbara F. Senecal Immediate Past District Governor Phone: Manchester Road Fax: Portsmouth, VA fallonbarb@aol.com The International Association of Lions Clubs Lions of Virginia District 24-D Lion Debbie Ivey District Governor Trant Lake Drive Virginia Beach, VA Cell Phone: debbieivey@earthlink.net Fax:

20 Richard F. Knox, District Governor Mailing Address: 615-B Regional Drive, Hampton, VA PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID HAMPTON, VA PERMIT NO. 418 WE SERVE District Governor Vice District Governor Cabinet Secretary Lion Richard F. Knox Lion Chester P. Kramer PDG Lion Donald L. Burson 1117 Plantation Lake Circle 3803 E. Pamunkey River Reach 5116 Hemlock Avenue Chesapeake, VA Portsmouth, VA Virginia Beach, VA Home Home Home Office Fax SOUTHSIDE KEMPSVILLE WINDSOR Editor Business & Distribution Manager District Webmaster Lion M. Susan Parr Lion Donald D. Fuller Lion Brock Robertson 114 Fort Worth Street 203 Brigade Drive 114 Jethro Lane Hampton, VA Yorktown, VA Yorktown, VA Home Home Home & Fax Office Office Fax YORK HAMPTON MERCURY HAMPTON MERCURY The Knights Vision is published monthly by the Lions of Virginia District 24-D. Clubs are encouraged to submit articles and information of interest. Submissions must be received by the Editor not later than the 15th of the month prior to issue month. This deadline date is firm. Copies are posted on the 1st of each month on the District web site ( Printed copies are available by subscription. If you would like to make a donation, we will place your business card or advertisement in the publication, simply contact the Business Manager. Donations help defray printing and mailing expenses and make this publication possible.